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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Brunello is considered among Italy’s top-quality wines. Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes hand-harvested from the Altesino, Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Macina, and Pianezzine vineyards, this wine is an example of finesse and elegance inherent to Montalcino’s best vineyard sites.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Montosoli This small vineyard produced one of Italy’s first “cru” wines. Located at the top of Altesino’s vineyards is the prestigious Montosoli vineyard where ancient limestone soils and 360 degree exposure combine to yield a Brunello of exceptional style and elegance.

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG This special, limited edition wine is made only in spectacular vintages and in small quantities from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes hand harvested from the Altesino, Macina, Pianezzine and Castelnuovo dell’Abate vineyards. This riserva is produced only in the best years in very limited quantities.

Vin Santo Val d’Arbia DOC Vin Santo, which translates as “holy wine” in Italian, is a traditional sweet wine from Tuscany. This dessert wine is made from Malvasia and Trebbiano Toscano, which are dried for three to six months. The fermentation and aging processes take place over eight years in chestnut caratelli (small wooden casks), resulting in a wine of incredible complexity and concentration.

WINES OF CENTRAL ITALY

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